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JVC, Sensio team up on high-end consumer 3D projection system
Far from being the first (or second, or third) partnership aimed at getting 3D in the home, JVC and Sensio have jointly chosen EHX Fall 2008 to announce their loving new union. By joining forces, they're purporting to introduce the "very first high-end 3D solution available on the consumer market." Granted, this so-called solution won't be cheap nor simple, as it will require a pair of JVC's costly D-ILA projectors and a media server integrating Sensio's 3D decoding technology. At the show, the pair demonstrated the forthcoming system by utilizing two $9,000 (yes, each) DLA-RS2 beamers (pictured), though it's never stated whether or not any gaudy goggles are required for visualizing the third-dimension. At any rate, the kit won't be available until sometime in 2009, but it's quite possible we'll get a sneak peek at CES in January.[Via Electronic House]
JVC lets you know it can bring video to your next party
Never mind the bad headline joke -- JVC took the wraps off its pro-level video processor, the RSVP2 (Reference Series Video Processor), at EHX. If it's good enough for pros, it will do just fine in high-end home settings. Send in video to any of the four HDMI 1.3 inputs and out pops a 1080p-24/25/50/60 signal. The THX-approved magic inside the box will also allow you to remap the color space of the input signal with 14-bit accuracy. Dedicated scalers are definitely in the upper-crust of the market, but getting this kind of functionality for $3695 would have been unimaginable even just a short while ago. Keep the prices coming down, and we'll keep our dreams alive![Via WidescreenReview]
A look at Crestron's DVPHD-Pro in action
As if an eight input, 1080p HD video switch with RS-232 and USB control wasn't cool enough on its own, at Crestron's EHX 2008 booth this year we got to really see what makes the DVPHD-Pro so special. As you can see from the image, you can watch all eight 1080p sources on your display at the exact same time. We only wish the thing didn't cost $17k -- and that doesn't even include the $8k touch-screen.
An up-close look at Niveus' new Movie Gallery
NiveusMedia has always been known for making the coolest Windows Media Centers around, but when it comes to playing content from other places on your top of the line Media Center, you were on your own. We completely understood where Niveus was coming from, not wanting to get involved in the grey area of the business, and while the My Movie plug-in works really well, we always felt Niveus needed to provide a solution it could support. And after a quick visit to the Niveus demo at the EHX's Demo Alley this week, we got an up-close look at the new Movie Gallery plug-in -- yes it supports ripped movies -- and it is exactly that. This cool feature will bring together all your movies from whatever source, (DVD, recorded TV, VideoGiants, Blu-ray and wherever) and give you easy access to your content. We have to say we were impressed, but what we really want to know is when Niveus will allow us to try it out on our DIY box, like Niveus does with its Companion software.%Gallery-18460%
Hands-on with the SE2 Labs ITC One
Although a show like EHX (Electronic House Expo) is small compared to CEDIA or CES, it is a great chance to get up close and personal with hardware you'd otherwise not be able to -- 'cause it costs so darn much. And we have to say, the all-in-one gadget lover's idea of the perfect home theater system, the SE2 Labs' ITC One, is pretty cool in person. We mean, what's not to love about a $25k box that does everything including an Xbox 360, Apple TV, Blu-ray payer, 7.1 AV/R with amplifier and controller for misc automation gadgets around the house. We have to say, it didn't disappoint as long as you don't subscribe to the jack of all trades master of none motto, but switching between devices could've been more seamless.%Gallery-18432%
Sunfire kicks out HRS satellite speakers to complement subwoofer
If you've fallen head over heels in love with your HRS subwoofer, Sunfire's looking to help you round out your surround system with satellites to match. Announced this week at EHX in Orlando, the company is bringing the $450 HRS Sat-4 and $500 HRS-SAT4C Center to market. As expected, each of the glossy black speakers will tout a curved design, cast aluminum front baffle, a 4.5-inch High Back-emf woofer (two for the Center in a D'Appolito configuration) and a 1-inch silk-dome tweeter. Additionally, each speaker can handle 200-watts of RMS power, and if these things deliver half the delight of HRS subbies, we'd say Sunfire has a couple more winners on its hands here.
ATON shows off Storm Series speakers, DLA technology at EHX
VUDU's announcement to team up with a number of big names in the home automation biz isn't the only news coming out of Orlando this week, as ATON is also down at EHX showcasing its Storm Series speakers and DLA Speaker Level Audio Routers. The former, which consists of 19 new speakers including ceiling, in-wall, theater and outdoor models, began shipping out late last month. Essentially, ATON's hoping to provide a wide array of choices in order to deliver whole-home audio solutions for customers willing to fork out anywhere between $139 and $479 per driver. Moving on, we've got the outfit's Dynamic Level Adjustment technology, which is being utilized in its newest audio routers ($299 to $499) designed to efficiently deliver and control audio throughout a home / building. Heck, the company is even coming out with in-wall Touchpads that will enable guests in any nook or cranny to control what's happening in their area. Click on through for the full release. %Gallery-18283%
Control4 intros new line of in-wall / in-ceiling speakers at EHX
Although Control4 is best known for its home automation kit, the firm is using the spotlight at EHX to show off a new line of multi-room speakers. The 6.5- and 8-inch In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers (and In-Ceiling Stereo Speakers) all sport a two-way design, and they'll all play nice with the outfit's Wi-Fi Speaker Point, too. As for the drivers, they feature dual polymer cones, silk dome (pivoting) tweeters and rubber surrounds; hit up your dealer this summer if you're down with paying between $199 and $399 per pair.
